Rocky Mountain Club B5

When it comes to chips these days...they are all pretty much similar...depends on the cost, and options you may want. Right now APR is working on DPP, direct port program...which means they will flash your OEM chip and that will protect warranty issues, if that is a concern.

I have APR, different application than what you need, but it has a 2 program set, with a lock out so the program can not be changed. I can run my stock program and a 91 oct program, then lock out changes with a security code so it appears to be OEM when I head into service.

As far as other members with APR, I believe Chas, Shummer and Noob-Shum have APR as well, that is the 4 that I can think of off the top of my head...

Garrett is a great company as well, as JR stated...but ultimately it will come down to cost and what you really want...or need.

Pros: Plenty of power to chirp the tires at the end of 1st/beginning of 2nd with stock suspension and tires. Thought that was impressive since it's an automatic. Switching between programs (using the cruise control buttons) for dealer visits, bad weather, and track days is my favorite feature.

Cons: At the time, there was no local dealer in CO (now there is) so I had to mail my ECU to AL. I was without a car for essentially 3 days.

Review on Customer service: Excellent customer service. Was promised race and valet programs for free once developed - unavailable at time of purchase. 2 years passed, programs were developed, and APR employee who promised me the free programs no longer worked there. Another employee verified the letter from ex-employee and honored the promise.

price paid: $573

additional details: Denver, CO. The chip does wonders at altitude. No complaints about the chip. The weak components (i.e. DV, vacuum hoses, MAF) become very evident once chipped.

I, too have the APR chip. I got a package deal at an event and paid $498 for 2 programs. They messed up, and ended giving me 3 programs. So, I ended with stock, 91, and 100 octane programs. I only wanted 91, and 100 but got stock too. I dont have the ability to lock out programs as my ECU isnt able to communicate as much as some of the new ECU's. So, I have an external switch to switch between programs. Sneaky me just used the RCA cable like connection, pinched it between the 2 halves of the ecu box, ran my wire and switch, and then strapped the switch inside of my fuse box.

I cant be happier with my purchase. Puts a grin on my face, and always makes my day when I can stomp some rice fairly easily.

I have a neuspeed 1.0 bar chip on my 99 18t b5 it is defentaly the cheepest and does not differnt modes like the apr but i love it it made my car faster and besides i am a poor student i cant afford to pay 500 for a chip it would be noce though. enough rambling id go with the apr with the differnt modes. There is a very good write up on culbb5 info forum.

I have a 2001 1.8T Jetta. I would like to get it chipped. Right now I am hearing that APR has the best chip. Any input or recomendations would be appreciated.

All the chip companies are pretty good. Since i have the same car as you i would say give the APR a try. I had upsolute in the beginning for about 5k miles and it was really good, but not super smooth. I tried the GIAC for a couple hundred miles, and then tried the APR. I have had the APR for 40k miles now and still smiling. The AWW motor has a stronger peak with the GIAC chip, but the APR is smoother. Maybe not as much peak power, but it seems to be broader and smoother overall. This smoother power fit my needs better.